ocean-life Chapter 44: You are everything
Chapter 44: You are everything
Chapter 44: You are everything
Did everyone think that Isao would join?
Just kidding.
How could Isao join this illegal organization just like that?
Isao was a good boy, and there was no way he would commit a crime by joining an organization that let people carry weapons on the street illegally.
While he knew that this organization was supported by many, and he even believed that the government also supported it secretly, it felt strange to join it just like that.
Yes, the purpose of this organization was good, and entering this organization would enable him to help others.
Yet, something that was easily gotten definitely wouldn't be appreciated.
Still, the real reason why he didn't want to join was because Isao didn't want to become a worker.
By joining this organization, Isao would be expected to fight a demon, running toward those in need and having to be ready every single day. Others wouldn't complain about doing such work since it was a social norm to work every day, but it was impossible for him to do so. Moreover, unlike the others who had hatred and vengeance toward the demons, he didn't have such a sad history or a willingness to become a hero. Lastly, he hated being ordered.
However, Isao's answer dumbfounded everyone, and they were in a daze. They also couldn't react for a while since his answer was just out of expectations!
Shouldn't he be excitedly joining the Demon Slayer Corps?
Shouldn't he join this great cause to fight the demon?
Shouldn't he feel an intense heat to help others?
Shouldn't he be moved by Kagaya's sincere invitation?
Why the hell did he reject Kagaya's invitation?
Kagaya was surprised, but he quickly recovered and asked softly, "Can I ask the reason?"
How troublesome...
Isao thought that Kagaya would give up, but unexpectedly, this guy was persistent.
If Kagaya was a beautiful woman, Isao would have willingly answered, but unfortunately, Kagaya wasn't. Moreover, he also felt uncomfortable being manipulated like this.
Yes, Kagaya invited him because he wished to erase the demon and bring peace to the world, but Isao didn't like this method where Kagaya tried to trap him in moral kidnapping as if rejecting this invitation meant that he had caused a lot of misfortunes to humanity.
Isao might be a good guy, and he didn't mind helping others, but he didn't wish to be manipulated.
Sighing, he thought that this was the price of being a good guy.
"I am afraid to die."
Isao didn't bother to give a reasonable rejection and gave them a simple answer since he didn't care about their opinions.
Yet, there was no doubt his answer was powerful, and it made all of them unable to say anything.
Unwilling to die.
It was a simple reason, yet wasn't it normal?
Frankly, the weird one was them, the members of the Demon Slayer Corps, who were willingly ready to sacrifice their lives to fight against the demon.
Moreover, it was also weird of them to expect him to join them since joining the Demon Slayer Corps meant sacrificing one's life fighting against a demon.
Kagaya quickly said, causing the three to show an uncomfortable expression, but they couldn't fight Kagaya back. However, when they were about to apologize, Isao said softly, "It's fine."
"Huh?" 3x
They were stunned by Isao's words, and at the same time, they thought that Isao was kind, but—
"I don't need their insincere apology. I will leave now. I don't plan to become a Demon Slayer. We can live on our own without bothering each other. Goodbye."
"...." 3x
Isao ignored their dumbfounded expression, and frankly, being in the group was troublesome for him, especially with what he planned to do.
Yes, the Demon Slayer Corps might have a lot of experience and resources to find a demon, but for Isao, who had replicated Kagaya's DNA and the ability to control a human, their existence was simply a liability.
It would be better if he was alone.
"No, please stay. You have just recovered, after all. You should stay at least a few days."
Kagaya quickly insisted, hoping for Isao to stay for a little longer, and even held Isao with his feeble hands.
Isao didn't like Kagaya's scent much, especially with his sharp nose, but he couldn't push Kagaya away, especially when he had decided to become a good and polite guy. Nevertheless, he wished for Kagaya to let him go as soon as possible.
"Since you insist on me staying, I will stay until tomorrow."
"I see..." Kagaya was helpless, but there was nothing he could do since Demon Slayer Corps wasn't a government organization. It was a private organization, so it was impossible for him to keep Isao unless he wished for their relationship to be broken without any chances to recover. "But, can you tell me what your next plan is, Iinuma-kun?"
"I will go to Tokyo." Isao didn't hide his purpose since it was better than being stalked later.
"Is that so? I will prepare some preparations for you. Thank you for speaking with us. We won't disrupt you now."
Leaving those words without letting Isao reject him, Kagaya quickly left with his wife and all the members of the Demon Slayer Corps that came following them. Even Shinobu also left with him after she looked at Isao with a snort before she looked away.
Isao didn't care about their thoughts since they were practically strangers, but he looked at Kanae strangely. "You are not going with them?"
"You still need someone to accompany you. I won't leave," Kanae said with a gentle smile.
Isao raised his brows and said, "I thought that you would hate me like them."
"I won't!" Kanae answered loudly. Even if the others misunderstood or hated you, I definitely won't." The arm that hugged her tightly and never let him go was still vivid on her body. The others didn't help her when she needed someone the most, yet he came, holding her tightly and never letting him go, no matter what the danger was.
Even if others hated him, she definitely wouldn't!
Isao looked at Kanae, who got so close to him that if he wished to, he could kiss her lips right away.
Kanae also noticed this, and her face quickly turned the color of a ripened apple. She was embarrassed and wanted to run away, but when she thought that Isao would leave tomorrow, she resisted this feeling, staring at him once again, and clearly expressed her feelings through her eyes.
Isao was silent, then took Kanae's lips.
Her heart skipped, and the warmth from her lips spread onto her entire body.
Their meeting might have been short, but Kanae knew that she had fallen in love.
Clinging onto him tightly, she decided to follow him even if she had to elope and leave everything behind.
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Love is about speed.